Question 1

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the treatment of depression in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elderly patients respond more quickly than younger patients do. 
B)  Elderly patients may be frightened by the idea of taking medication for a mental problem. 
C)  Elderly patients notice a relief in the symptoms of depression within two weeks of treatment with medication. 
D)  Elderly patients are careful about taking their medications. 
E)  Treatment is generally confined to psychotherapy to avoid noncompliance problems with medication. 
A)  Elderly patients respond more quickly than younger patients do. 
B)  Elderly patients may be frightened by the idea of taking medication for a mental problem. 
C)  Elderly patients notice a relief in the symptoms of depression within two weeks of treatment with medication. 
D)  Elderly patients are careful about taking their medications. 
E)  Treatment is generally confined to psychotherapy to avoid noncompliance problems with medication.

Question 2

When you ask a patient to identify drugs she is taking, you should ask her to include all prescription medications, OTC drugs, dietary supplements, and ________ remedies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you ask a patient to identify...

Question 3

When applying thermotherapy to an elderly patient, which of the following should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase the amount of heat to increase patient comfort 
B)  Check the patient's skin frequently for excessive redness 
C)  Avoid applying heat to areas larger than 3 inches by 3 inches 
D)  Use moist heat only; do not apply dry heat 
E)  Check the patient's blood pressure at 5-minute intervals 
A)  Increase the amount of heat to increase patient comfort 
B)  Check the patient's skin frequently for excessive redness 
C)  Avoid applying heat to areas larger than 3 inches by 3 inches 
D)  Use moist heat only; do not apply dry heat 
E)  Check the patient's blood pressure at 5-minute intervals

Question 4

When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment, ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  find a quiet area to talk 
B)  talk down to the patient 
C)  provide instruction sheets in large type 
D)  try to minimize background noise 
E)  use plenty of pictures 
A)  find a quiet area to talk 
B)  talk down to the patient 
C)  provide instruction sheets in large type 
D)  try to minimize background noise 
E)  use plenty of pictures

Question 5

Which of the following is not a common treatment for hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Angioplasty 
B)  Medication to reduce blood pressure 
C)  Reducing fat and sodium in the diet 
D)  Losing weight 
E)  Increasing exercise 
A)  Angioplasty 
B)  Medication to reduce blood pressure 
C)  Reducing fat and sodium in the diet 
D)  Losing weight 
E)  Increasing exercise

Question 6

Which of the following may cause memory loss associated with old age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased blood flow to the brain 
B)  Decreased size of the frontal lobes of the brain 
C)  Shrinkage of the temporal lobes of the brain 
D)  Changes in the hippocampus in the brain 
E)  Shrinkage of the substantia nigra in the brain 
A)  Decreased blood flow to the brain 
B)  Decreased size of the frontal lobes of the brain 
C)  Shrinkage of the temporal lobes of the brain 
D)  Changes in the hippocampus in the brain 
E)  Shrinkage of the substantia nigra in the brain

Question 7

For which of the following conditions is hormone replacement therapy commonly used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertension 
B)  Arthritis 
C)  Hyperlipidemia 
D)  Incontinence 
E)  Osteoporosis 
A)  Hypertension 
B)  Arthritis 
C)  Hyperlipidemia 
D)  Incontinence 
E)  Osteoporosis

Question 8

Because there is no cure for the brain disorder called ________ disease, the primary role of caregivers for elderly patients who have this disease is to provide comfort and safety to the patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because there is no cure for the...

Question 9

Which of the following techniques is not likely to be effective when you are communicating with a geriatric patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Showing respect for the patient's age 
B)  Calling the patient by his first name 
C)  Using active listening skills 
D)  Being patient when the patient answers slowly 
E)  Looking directly at the patient 
A)  Showing respect for the patient's age 
B)  Calling the patient by his first name 
C)  Using active listening skills 
D)  Being patient when the patient answers slowly 
E)  Looking directly at the patient

Question 10

The medical term for decreased bone density is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for decreased bone density...

Question 11

Another term for degenerative joint disease is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  kyphosis 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  osteoarthritis 
D)  lordosis 
E)  lentigos 
A)  kyphosis 
B)  osteoporosis 
C)  osteoarthritis 
D)  lordosis 
E)  lentigos

Question 12

Which of the following treatments would be used for a patient who has congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surgical valve repair 
B)  Chemotherapy 
C)  Diuretics 
D)  High-fiber foods 
E)  Anti-inflammatories 
A)  Surgical valve repair 
B)  Chemotherapy 
C)  Diuretics 
D)  High-fiber foods 
E)  Anti-inflammatories

Question 13

A curvature of the spine, known as ________ or "humpback," may occur in elderly patients due to degeneration of the spine from osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A curvature of the spine, known as...

Question 14

In general, what percentage of an elderly person's calories should come from fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  25% 
E)  30% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  25% 
E)  30%

Question 15

An endocrine and metabolic disorder of the musculoskeletal system, called ________, results in thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An endocrine and metabolic disorder of the...

Exam 41: Assisting in Geriatrics

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the treatment of depression in the elderly?

When you ask a patient to identify drugs she is taking, you should ask her to include all prescription medications, OTC drugs, dietary supplements, and ________ remedies.

When applying thermotherapy to an elderly patient, which of the following should you do?

When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment, ____.

Which of the following is not a common treatment for hypertension?

Which of the following may cause memory loss associated with old age?

For which of the following conditions is hormone replacement therapy commonly used?

Because there is no cure for the brain disorder called ________ disease, the primary role of caregivers for elderly patients who have this disease is to provide comfort and safety to the patient.

Which of the following techniques is not likely to be effective when you are communicating with a geriatric patient?

The medical term for decreased bone density is ________.

Another term for degenerative joint disease is ____.

Which of the following treatments would be used for a patient who has congestive heart failure?

A curvature of the spine, known as ________ or "humpback," may occur in elderly patients due to degeneration of the spine from osteoporosis.

In general, what percentage of an elderly person's calories should come from fats?

An endocrine and metabolic disorder of the musculoskeletal system, called ________, results in thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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